DMSO - DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE

A solvent safe for man and the environment

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DMSO - DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE
A non classified polar aprotic solvent,
safe for man and the environment

The benefits of DMSO

• Powerful solvent

• High flash point and boiling point

• Excellent toxicological and

ecotoxicological profile

• Recyclable, biodegradable

• Low odor

• Miscible with most co-solvents

The world leader in thiochemicals,

Arkema markets DMSO on all five

continents and provides support

to its customers in the development

of increasingly demanding applications.

Arkema will assist you with all

your projects.
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SERVICES TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

A strategy to assist our customers’ development around the world

• A global sales network with the technical expertise to assist you with
all your development projects wherever you may be
• A storage network with 5 distribution centers on 4 continents ready to fulfill
your needs.

Accordingly, Arkema is able to respond to your projects

and your requirements without delay.

A product designed with your needs in mind

• Extensive packaging range (drum, IBC, isotank, tank truck…)
• Specific grades for your electronics, pharmaceuticals,
agrochemicals and cleaning applications.

Technical support and R&D

Two R&D centers dedicated to DMSO applications:
GRL - Groupement de recherche de Lacq (France)
King of Prussia (USA)

offer you their expertise to solve your technical problems, in particular to:
• Develop new applications
• Replace other solvents
• Treat or recycle your effluents
• Solve odor problems, using the services of its sensorial analysis
laboratory.

Solutions to your specific problems

Arkema also offers an extensive range of Oxygenated Solvents
allowing us to respond to your particular needs either with pure
solvents or with solvent blends.

A reactive, efficient and responsible organization

• ISO 9001-V2000
• Production facility: ISO 14000.
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A PRODUCT WITH COUNTLESS APPLICATIONS

Pharmaceuticals
Recyclable, DMSO is widely used as a reaction solvent because
of its effectiveness and its favorable toxicological properties.
It can also be used as an alkylation agent.
Its excellent toxicological profile, combined with its solvent
characteristics make it an excellent carrier for active substances
in certain subcutaneous applications.
DMSO is rated as a class 3 solvent as per EMEA and FDA*.

Agrochemicals
A synthesis solvent for herbicides and pesticides, DMSO is also
used as a solvent in water-soluble formulations.
Additionally, it helps active substances penetrate through
vegetable membranes while minimizing risks to the environment
thanks to its outstanding ecotoxicological properties.

Electronics
DMSO is used for the stripping and rinsing stages of photoresist
substances, for example in the manufacture of flat screens.
Thanks to its original and patented purification process,
Arkema guarantees high-quality DMSO, with extremely low
and stable metal content.
Furthermore, recycling DMSO affords major cost reductions.

Fine Chemicals
As a powerful solvent, Arkema’s DMSO promotes the reactions
and solubilization of organic compounds.
It can be recovered and easily eliminated in waste-water
treatment stations.

Coatings
Its excellent power to solubilize polymers and its low toxicity
make Arkema’s DMSO a highly suitable solvent for the formulation
of polymers such as polyethersulfones, polyurethanes…

Cleaning
Being highly effective, Arkema’s DMSO helps solubilize most
organic compounds without affecting the substrates.

* FDA: US Food and Drug Administration - EMEA: European Medicine Evaluation Agency
 KOP (Philadelphia) SALES AND DISTRIBUTION

Europe
Arkema
4-8, cours Michelet
92091 Paris-La-Défense Cedex
France
Tel. : +33 (0)1 49 00 80 80
Fax : +33 (0)1 49 00 83 96

United States
Arkema Inc.
Research center 2000 Market Street
Plant Philadelphia, PA
Facility storage 19103-3222 - USA
Sales network Tel. : +1 215 419 70 00
Fax : +1 215 419 79 44

Singapore
Arkema PTE Ltd.
53, Tuas Crescent
Singapore 6387 32
Lacq GRL Singapore
Tel. : +65 6862 12 28
Fax : +65 6869 33 50

A global chemical player, Arkema consists of 3 coherent and balanced business segments:
Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals and Performance Products. Present in over 40 countries with
18,600 employees, Arkema achieves sales of 5.2 billion euros. With its 6 research centres in France,
the United States and Japan, and internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership
positions in its principal markets.

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